Creative Writing: Stretch Mark Cream

After just over a year of dating, Asher and Melissa began to have many complications and eventually broke up during their second semester. Both claim to be heartbroken and feel that the break up is the others fault. Though neither were emotionally ready for a relationship, Asher is more at fault, for he irresponsibly dated Melissa, a sophomore, knowing he was going off to college the next year, frequently allowed Jane to flirt with him, and was insecure about their relationship leading Melissa to not trust him.

“That wasn’t you right?” I whisper in Bryson's ear. All it earns me is a blank stare

“And then he told me he wouldn’t let me wax his eyebrows! I got a couple’s discount! Can you believe it?”

After a year in college and adopting to a normal life, Adam decided that it was time to get a girlfriend. What he found out really quickly, is that he needed some case, which he didn’t have.

Kelley even watched over Adam so much that at a party “Kelley stayed by Adam’s side, making sure he didn’t drink anything besides the champagne toast.” (Blehm 87). Kelley made sure he did not drink anything because “They both knew what that would lead to.” (Blehm 87). Kelley cared so much and was so protective over Adam she would spend a whole night at a wedding just so Adam did not slip up.

My anger got the best of me, she needed to be shone that I would do it to protect her. And I threatened Nolan.” Thinking of his threat, “I'd say I did hurt him.” He turned to look at Amanda and was shocked to see what happened. Her eye was surrounded by a ring of colors that skin wasn't made to be colored by. Her lip had stopped bleeding, but still had dried blood on it. But she still looked like the nice, young woman she was, physical marring could not hide her spirit.

She did not know his name or who he was but she was already enamored with him (page 80, paragraph 3). They ended up talking at the club and Adam asked for her number. They started texting and went out on a few dates when something awful happened. Adam showed up almost an hour late for one of their dates and when he finally did show up he was acting strangely.

“Hey, it’s okay!” she cooed, “I won’t hurt you!” She confessed, as the boy looked to have started to calm down. “What’s your name?” she

Adam, in this story, has a big reputation to live up to. First off, he wouldn’t back down to Mike. This is important to notice because in the story he mentioned

For Georgiana and Alymer, they one day discover that they were not compatible at all. Alymer cannot stand the sight of the birthmark and it bothers Georgiana deeply that her husband is so discontented by it. Georgiana has been blessed with a birthmark that

This short story begins with Venter searching for his mother who once worked for Adam to make amends with his grandmother who has been taking care of him since she left. Consequently, the plot begins to rise when Venter confesses to Adam the true reason behind his visit; then he explains that his grandmother wants him to come and use the machine. He further elaborates that it seems to be her dying wish, to confront the machine, that lead his parents away from him. Leading to the climax of the plot, Venter reads his tattoo “DEPENDENT ON THE OPINION OF OTHERS”; he experiences instant denial, not understanding how he compares to the “sad and pathetic man” he saw earlier (Gerrard). Leaving Venter in the question of the self-worth he sees in himself. Transitioning the story to the falling action of the plot Venter realizes the decision that he must choose gauze or saran wrap. For the self-worth, people felt was determined by which material people chose because “guests who were proud of their tattoos, or who wanted to appear proud of their tattoos, chose Saran Wrap; guests who wanted to shield the tattoos even from their own eyes demanded gauze pads” (Gerrard). While choosing the saran wrap Venter implies he will strive to change his identity and move Adam’s opinion away from thinking he relies on the thoughts of

He exited the truck and for a moment, Paul and I were alone. I wanted to hear his voice again, so I blurted out a question to him. “Will you show me around tomorrow?” He looked up at me, confused. “Melanie, I hurt you. You really want to spend time with me?” I rolled my eyes. “I hurt myself. Your face just happened to be part of how.” He laughed, “Sure. I’d love to show you around.” I smiled and could feel the blush rushing to my cheeks as he stared at me. I stared back, and he returned my smile. Our moment was ruined by Leo, who had apparently decided we’d taken long enough getting out of the truck. He pulled open the door roughly. “Mel, out. Paul, move to the passenger side. Let’s go for a

I'll be out shortly,” I said, although there was nothing to talk about. I needed to clean Brian off my skin and get dressed. Walking around in a towel was not a good idea. At quick glance, my cheeks had a rosy glow that hadn't been there before, and my blue eyes sparkled like a woman in love. Mirrors were deceiving. I hadn't seen that stupid doe-eyed look in a long time and it pissed me off to see it now. Damn Brian Rigshaw, and his irresistible magnetism. Brian had a commanding presence, and he captivated me from the moment I first laid eyes on him. He was attractive sure, but there was something about him that made you stop and take notice, something that made me love him. I didn't want to feel this way. I'd made a series of bad decisions tonight. There were no take backs, and I couldn't hide forever, I would have to deal with all of

Paul lies throughout the whole thing, besides the end when he finally gives you a sliver of

In the scene, “A Doctor’s Lounge,” Evelyn pushes Adam into getting plastic surgery. Adam says (page 61) “you had your nose done? honestly?” and she responds with “at sixteen...” Adam is reluctant to get plastic surgery, but eventually Evelyn successfully convinces Adam to get a nose-job. Near the end of the last scene, Adam finds out that Evelyn was lying about herself to push him into doing things when he asks (page 135), “i mean about you.